Summary
Welcome to Derryhas added 10 cast members to its production.Welcome to Derrywill be a prequelto Stephen King’sIt, which had its most recent film in 2019 withIt: Chapter Two. Earlier this year, it was announced that Bill Skarsgård, who played Pennywise in the most recent twoItfilms, would reprise his role for the series. In addition to starring, Skarsgård will also be an executive producer for the series.
PerDeadline,Welcome to Derryhasadded new cast members for the series. Said cast members include Alixandra Fuchs, Kimberly Guerrero, Dorian Grey, Thomas Mitchell, BJ Harrison, Peter Outerbridge, Shane Marriott, Chad Rook, Joshua Odjick, and Morningstar Angeline. These ten actors will play recurring characters in the series, but identities and details about their roles are still under wraps, as is the plot ofWelcome to Derry.
Welcome To Derry Is Already Positioned For Success
The Series Is A Priority For HBO
These newWelcome to Derrystars join anexisting cast that includes Skarsgård, Taylour Paige, Chris Chalk, Jovan Adepo, Stephen Rider, and James Remar.The new cast members bring with them a wide variety of backgrounds, with some acting in big Marvel shows likeEcho, such as in the case of Angeline, and others contributing their talents toLaw & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent(Marriott) orStar Trek: Discovery(Grey). Harrison is known for his work on the Netflix showMaid, while Outerbridge, for example, is also a notable film actor, as he was inSaw VIamong other titles.
The casting announcement forWelcome to Derrycomes after the series received a major shift in release. It was announced thatWelcome to Derrywas to become an HBO Originalrather than a Max original. This distinction was also identified for the upcomingHarry PotterTV series. Being an HBO Original is usually a sign of a higher-budget production as compared with Max originals. While it will eventually come to Max, it will air on HBO first.
The additional casting announcement indicates thatWelcome to Derry’s production is a priority for HBO in the upcoming months. With a high-profile cast, the series will have the opportunity to produce the highest quality show possible, positioning it for success. The SkarsgårdItfilmsmay be tough acts to follow, but with the amount of backing behindWelcome to Derry, the prequel series may be up for the challenge.
It: Welcome to Derry
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IT: Welcome to Derry serves as a prequel to the IT films, exploring the origins of Pennywise the Clown. Set in the 1960s, this installment dives into the backdrop of Derry, unveiling the dark history and circumstances surrounding the infamous creature.
